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"Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts."- Henri Frederic Amiel
As we enter November and approach the Thanksgiving holiday, thankfulness and gratitude are appropriate themes for o...

YARMOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BOOK FAIR!
Dear Parents,
We are having our annual Fall Book Fair sponsored by the Y.E.S. Library! This is a wonderful opportunity for you and your child to buy high-quality reading and activity books, in hardcover and paperback, for yourselves and as gifts. The Book Fair will be held in the Y.E.S. Library, Monday, Oct. 22nd through Fri...

This morning the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club surprised Erica Troy with a "Yarmouth Spirit of Excellence Award"! This recognition is awarded to individuals who work in the town of Yarmouth and have demonstrated outstanding commitment to their job, superior job performance and serve as a leader and role model for their co-workers. Erica will be recognize...

Yarmouth Schools
Empowering studentsOctober 1, 2018Good afternoon:I am pleased to announce that, earlier today, the U.S. Department of Education informed us that Yarmouth Elementary School will be recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2018. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools in two sepa...

It is hard to believe that it is already October! Once again, September felt more like mid-summer and it has certainly gone by quickly. Our first month of school has been a busy one as students are well settled in to their classroom communities and highly engaged in their learning.
The procedures and daily activities of your child’s classroom should be famili...

Dear YES Families,
Happy September! As we begin this first month of fall there is already a great deal to celebrate. It has been a very successful first week of school here at YES. Despite the heat and humidity, students have learned new routines and settled in quite nicely. Thank you for sending your children to us so prepared and ready for the start of a new scho...

Greetings! Every month we will post our calendar view menu to school news. You can also access the daily menu on the website's Nutrition tab, which is also connected to the Yarmouth School Department app.
This year we have a new morning breakfast breakfast menu featured on page two. For more information about our meals program please refer to our Parent Letter.

Yarmouth Elementary School
Empowering studentsAugust 21, 2018
Dear Families, Parents and Friends,
On behalf of our entire staff, I would like to welcome all of our new and returning students to Yarmouth Elementary School. It is with great enthusiasm that I send out this opening of school letter for the 2018-2019 school year!
I look forward to meeting new face...

Dear YES Families,
WOW! Where has the time gone? Thank you for a great school year! It has been a pleasure to serve you this past year at Yarmouth Elementary School and I am looking forward to another great year beginning in September. It has been an honor to work with you and your children. We have a building filled with some of the most caring, nurturing, and ...

We have a new Bento Lunch in June. Mashed avocado with toast and a hard boiled egg. We are also offering bag lunches for field day and the last day of school. Print off the order form below and submit to your teacher by the date indicated.

Empowering All Students To Create Fulfilling Lives In A Changing World
Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day
Friday, May 25, 2018
9:15 – 11:15
Yarmouth Elementary School
Highlights
9:15 – 10:10 Grandparents/Special Friends arrive at school and go to classes (guides will be available)
10:10 – 10:30 Guests to m...

"Spring's greatest joy beyond a doubt is when it brings the children out."- Edgar Guest
Dear YES Families,
The poet Edgar Guest says it well as he describes the joy of spring and observing our children energized by the longer days and warmer weather. As we return from April vacation we have already seen this at YES with more students riding their bicycles to scho...

Dear YES Families,
Spring is here and excitement is in the air as we continue to have a wonderful year of learning at Yarmouth Elementary School. As always, we greatly appreciate the combined efforts of all as we support our students in successfully meeting the high standards set before them!
As we enter the month of April, our third and fourth grade students, teac...

Beach Day this year is Friday April 6th. Parents are invited!We have two new menu items this month. A warm egg and cheese sandwich on our own fresh baked roll. The cage-free eggs are from Maine Family Farms based in Portland.
We also have a new Chicken Caesar Salad bento lunch.
Don't forget that every day we have three meal options: the main entree, bento lunc...

Dear YES Families,
With the days getting longer, and Springtime just around the corner, we leap into March with a renewed sense of excitement! As we begin these last few months of the school year, I want to thank you for your participation at our recent parent-teacher conferences. My hope is that this was an opportunity to celebrate your child's progress and le...

Dear YES Families,
Before writing this newsletter, I took my dog out for a walk on this frigid January evening. I must say that I am hopeful Punxsutawney Phil will not see his shadow on Ground Hog Day, and that we will have warm spring weather sooner, rather than later!
As we approach the midway point of our school year we want to thank everyone for your con...

We have two new menu items this month. Super Nachos made with whole grain tortilla chips, melted cheddar cheese and the option of ground beef seasoned with cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano and garlic. The salad bar will have all the fixings. We also have pasta with alfredo sauce served with the option of chicken strips and steamed broccoli.
The week of the 26...

Happy New Year! Welcome back, I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday break and has had a good start to the New Year! We missed the students and look forward to seeing everyone back at school on January 2nd. This month brings with it the promise of renewal and, for many people, the setting of New Year's Resolutions. According to the time management firm Franklin Covey...

The month of December brings with it the wonder of the holiday season. As we start to experience more winter-like weather, excitement grows. This is a month that is filled with learning and anticipation. On behalf of the Yarmouth Elementary School faculty and staff, we wish all of our students and families a happy holiday season. We hope that 2018 brings continued good...